If you’re an avid fan of the 18-year old actress then you are aware that she’s part of Declare Yourself, a non-partisan initiative to register every new voter in time for election day. Hayden Panettiere is quite active in the said organization, and in a new book, you can read all about her voting experience (the lack of it actually, LOL! she’s just turned 18 — it will be Hayden’s first time to vote later this year) and that of other celebrities.

Today, July 4, it has been 232 years since the Declaration of Independence was first printed. And Harper Collins, inspired by the Declaration, is releasing a new book called Declare Yourself in which 50 celebrated Americans — from Adrian Grenier to Amber Tamblyn to Hayden Panettiere to Alice Walker — share their compelling perspectives on voting and civic involvement in this one-of-a-kind book.

The book is guest edited by actress America Ferrera, and has a collection of more than fifty essays and unique pieces explores topics ranging from “The First Time I Voted” to “Why the Personal is Political,” all straight from the pens of recognized public figures. So if you’re a Hayden fanatic and feeling particularly patriotic this day, go grab a copy of Declare Yourself and be inspired! =)